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RRFN Reporter Roundtable
Published May 10, 2021
For a recap of the stories covered by the Red River Farm Network team of journalists, watch our RRFN Reporter Roundtable on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're online.Rural Perspectives
Published May 10, 2021
The corn and soybean markets moved higher the first week of May. AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Tangen takes a closer look at the grain market rally, previews the upcoming May USDA report and has a few…MN Ag Finance Bill Expected to Make Strides
Published May 10, 2021
Minnesota lawmakers have one week to go before the legislative session is scheduled to adjourn. It's also the second week of conference committee work. The Conference Committee on Omnibus Ag/Broadband Finance met four times last week and will meet again…Lorenz Joins Growth Energy
Published May 10, 2021
Michael Lorenz is joining Growth Energy as the Senior Vice President of Market Development. Lorenz will oversee global and domestic expansion of higher ethanol blended fuels. Lorenz was formerly the Executive Vice President of Petroleum Supply for Sheetz, Inc., and…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 10, 2021
During this past week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, RRFN spoke with Kent Rivard of K-Star Ag Services and Pioneer territory manager Jerod Hanson. Listen to the update for details on planting progress, field conditions and more. This week, the Pioneer Agronomy…WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 10, 2021
Whether you're dealing with dry or normal conditions, fertility deserves attention. WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring offers recommendations in this week's WestBred Wheat Report.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 10, 2021
'Rain makes grain' and there was shower activity this past weekend in portions of the western Dakotas and the Eastern Cornbelt. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also discusses the structured grain products, including accumulators, in this edition of…U.S.-Brazil Discuss Trade
Published May 10, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with the Brazilian foreign affairs minister on Friday. Trade reform was part of the discussion. In addition, the conversation focused on the environment, climate change and labor.Taking the Next Step in Bronaugh Confirmation Process
Published May 10, 2021
The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Jewel Bronaugh to be the deputy secretary of agriculture late this afternoon. Bronaugh is the Virginia agriculture commissioner. In the past, Bronaugh was the executive director of the…